Nutrition

Senior HealthMiss TorittoNutritionDo NowDaily Recording CalendarAnalyze the following quote:Were finding that portion size can influence intake as much as taste. Large packages and containers can lead to overeating foods we do not even find appealing.~ Brian Wansink, PhD, John Dyson Endowed Chair in the Applied Economics and Management Department at Cornell University, and author of Mindless Eating

As portion sizes have gotten larger over the years, so have we!Larger portionsadd up!

Beware of the Cost of Extra Calories10 extra poundsper year!100 extra caloriesper day

Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing Act

Calories inCalories out

Todays MenuPortion DistortionMy Plate GuidelinesPortion Size Control

Todays Menu1. Portion Distortion

Portion Distortion Over the YearsFood portion sizes have changedin 20 years.

Guess the Calorie Difference20 Years Ago3-inch diameterToday6-inch diameter

Guess the Calorie Difference140 Calories350 Calories

210 More CaloriesHow long would you have to rake leaves to burn 210 more calories?

How long would you have to rake leaves to burn 210 more calories?

50 minutesGuess the Calorie Difference20 Years Ago1 cups spaghetti with sauce &3 small meatballsToday2 cups spaghetti with sauce &3 large meatballs

Guess the Calorie Difference500 Calories1,025 Calories

525 More CaloriesHow long would you have to clean the house to burn 525 more calories?

How long would you have to clean the house to burn 525 more calories?

2 hours and 35 minutesGuess the Calorie Difference 20 Years Ago 2.4 ouncesToday6.9 ounces

Guess the Calorie Difference 210 Calories 610 Calories

400 More CaloriesHow long would you have to walk leisurely house to burn 400 more calories?

How long would you have to walk leisurely house to burn 400 more calories?

1 hour and 10 minutesGuess the Calorie Difference 20 Years Ago Today

Guess the Calorie Difference 333 Calories 590 Calories

257 more caloriesHow long would you have to lift weights to burn 257 more calories?

How long would you have to lift weights to burn 257 more calories?

1 hour and 30 minutesGuess the Calorie Difference

20 Years Ago TodayCoffee, 8 oz.(with whole milk & sugar)Mocha coffee, 16 oz. (with steamed whole milk & mocha syrup)Guess the Calorie Difference

45 Calories 350 Calories305 more caloriesHow long would you have to walk to burn 305 more calories?

How long would you have to walk to burn 305 more calories?

1 hour and 20 minutes

Guess the Calorie Difference 20 Years AgoToday

Guess the Calorie Difference500 Calories850 Calories

350 extra caloriesHow long would you have to golf (walking and carrying clubs) to burn 350 more calories?

How long would you have to golf (walking and carrying clubs) to burn 350 more calories?

1 hour

You better cut the pizza in four pieces, because Im not hungry enough to eat six.

~Yogi Berra, former American Major League baseball playerGuess the Calorie Difference 20 Years Ago 1.5 inch diameter Today 3.5 inch diameter

Guess the Calorie Difference 55 Calories275 Calories

220 more caloriesHow long would you have to wash your car to burn 220 more calories?

How long would you have to wash your car to burn 220 more calories?

1 hour and 15 minutesA balanced diet is a cookie in each hand-Unknown Author

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